Regret Came Too Late

Chapter 131

---- Chapter 131 Jodie's eyes lit up as she looked up shyly at Ethan. "Uncle Ethan, brought youa gift." He took it without much reaction. His face remained expressionless as he said, "It's late. You should head home. She stomped her foot, frustration bubbling up inside her. She protested, "But I want to stay. I haven't seen you in so long... Don't you miss me at all?" Ethan's brows knitted together slightly, and he moved to shut the door. But Jodie suddenly reached out and blocked it.

Her sharp eyes caught a single long strand of hair stuck to the edge of the doorway. It was obvious that it belonged to a woman. Her face went pale, and she shoved the door open hard. " There's a woman in your room, isn't there? You swore that you'd never marry anyone in this life!" she snapped. As the door flew open, she stormed in and turned toward the room, but it was empty. Even so, she wasn't convinced .

belonged to a woman. Ethan stood calmly near the bathroom door, his voice as steady as ever. "Jodie, you need to grow up." Her eyes welled with tears again. Then, she realized she ---- hadn't checked the bathroom.

before he could stop her. Ethan extended an arm in front of her, his expression finally turning stern. "Enough." "No! I'm checking the bathroom." Her spoiled stubbornness was exhausting , but Ethan didn't say anything more. Jodie darted

all." He said curtly, "Get out." Realizing she had pushed too far, she stuck out her tongue playfully and backed toward the door. She tossed one last reminder before she

, he found her under the balcony. She was curled up in the corner, looking helpless and alone. The moment she heard Jodie shouting in the hallway, she panicked and jumped. Her legs were already injured , and the impact had clearly worsened